Redemption Has 4 Paws is the odyssey of a sixty-year-old woman's life and how all the dogs that have been a part of her journey have each helped her through some very difficult and emotionally trying times in her life. These noble animals helped her to find her true life's purposeaEUR"making therapy visits with her dogs. More than that, this is a story about cast-off rescue dogs and hearing impaired dogs and the huge contribution they can give to making this world a better place.

The Dalai Lama’s Cat is back! Latest title in the ever-popular and bestselling series. The Dalai Lama's Cat is back: irreverent, vain-and delightfully insightful as ever! When the Dalai Lama's inner circle is set the task of providing His Holiness with a book he can give his visitors, an unexpected volunteer stretches out her paws. The book is to summarise the four key elements of Tibetan Buddhism-and, importantly, to communicate how it feels to be in the profoundly reassuring presence of His Holiness. Who better to do this than his much-loved feline? Through encounters with celebrity visitors and her own intriguing adventures, the Dalai Lama's Cat explains all four key themes, not so much as ideas but as practices to be embodied. Along the way she even gets a new title: "Therapy Cat". If you have ever sought a summary of Tibetan Buddhist wisdom, albeit from an unusual and whiskery source, this may just be the book to get you purring!

Punishing Thirst - Grumpy Hero Dante Drago saves the day — for a price — he demands Savanna López stand in as his Fake Fiancé in this steamy Mafia Romance. Dante: She needs rescuing, but the very thought of having Savanna caged up, beholden to me, makes my pulse quicken and certain parts of my anatomy swell. From the second I meet her, I know I’ll devour her faster than a piece of the delicious carrot cake she makes. She’s on the run. I’ll keep her secret, but she owes me one. She’ll be under my lock and key, except for her shifts at the bakery. The only problem with my plan is that it backfires. Now she has my baby inside her, and there are two people to look after instead of one. Lord knows, I’m no angel. But I have to defend her, and keep our baby safe. Commanding Thirst - Made Man, Antonio Drago forgot most of what he learned in school — but bookworm Daphne Pruitt swallows him up heart and soul in this second chance, mafia romance. Antonio: Ever since walking her home every day from school, I fell hard for her. It was wrong then, but now she’s of age. And she needs my help again. Her sister’s in deep with the Cartel, and has gone missing. Right on schedule, it’s Daphne’s job to save her. It’s time someone took care of my baby girl for a change. I never professed to be above bribery, and I'm a dark devil after all, because once I specify my demands I can no longer resist her. Right then I know I’ll shock the hell out of her like I’ve been wanting to do since that first day I walked her home from high school. There. I admitted it. I’m a rotten scoundrel. The question is, will she forgive me? Obsessive Thirst - An Italian mobster. A missing fiancé. A forbidden obsession he cannot resist. Enzo Drago: I watch her like a hawk. Someone has to. My best friend’s daughter has a knack for getting herself into trouble. Turns out, protecting her isn’t as easy as I expected. She doesn’t realize I’m obsessed with her. Watching over her when she has no clue I’m there. Taking photos to stare at later on, privately, satisfying my urges while looking at her hot pics. My vow to keep my hands off her is impossible when she follows me around like a lost puppy. Does she tempt me on purpose? Or is that the wishful thinking of a beaten and battered, middle-aged gangster? Tessa’s clueless about how much trouble her outstanding debt to the Dragos will bring. I kept them at bay as long as I could, but we’re not running a charity operation here. Crazy chemistry aside, I’m the wrong guy for her — a monster disguised in an expensive suit. But no matter how hard I try to resist, I can’t stop thinking of making her my toy. Showing her the rules of my game. Risking just one touch to fulfill a forever fantasy. She is sunshine and I am darkness, and I assumed I controlled the stakes between us. But now Tessa’s in real trouble. You can bet your life on it, there’s going to be hell to pay. Captive Thirst - A cartel princess in disguise. An attempted kidnapping. One arranged marriage to strengthen the crime family syndicate. Carlos Drago: Her scent gave her away. Pure female. She hid her true identity, so she could race my colt, and I’ll be damned if she didn’t win. When enemies tried to snatch her up and stuff her in a trunk, I drove them off and took her home. The problem is, she makes me feel. Gabriela has no idea about my plans for us both, and when she finds out, that spark in her smile that I love so much might go away. Ours will be a marriage that unites our families. The very thought of her unhappiness makes this fearsome soldier, whose body is a deadly weapon, deeply, irrevocably afraid. I can’t lose her. Though my hands are scarred with murder, I lull her to sleep every night and kiss her eyes. She is my weakness. Despite being stronger than iron, I cannot resist her. When trouble comes looking for her, I hunt it down. She’s my family now. Nobody hurts my family and lives. No one. This Juicy Mafia Romance box set is full of super possessive, hot heroes who stop at nothing to protect their girl. This complete set of stand-alone books in the Rough Redemption Series are complete with HEAs, no cheating or cliffhangers. There are fiery hot scenes in and out of the bedroom! ?Scroll up and one-click to read now.

In 2015, Cara Achterberg’s Pennsylvania farm became a haven for Operation Paws for Homes, which rescues dogs from high-kill shelters in the rural south and shuttles them north to foster homes. Nine puppies arrived with less than a day’s notice; a heart-worm positive dog; a deeply traumatized stray pup from Iraq; and countless others who just needed a gentle touch and a warm place to sleep. The stories of these remarkable dogs—including an eighty-pound bloodhound who sang arias for the neighbors—and the joy they bring to Cara and her family (along with a few chewed sofa cushions) fill the pages of this touching and inspiring book.When asked how she can possibly say goodbye to that many lovable pups, Cara says, “If I don’t give this one away, I can’t possibly save another.” Filled with humanity and hope, Another Good Dog will take the reader on a journey of smiles, laughs, and tears—and lead us to wonder how many other good dogs are out there and what we can do to help.

Christians agree that they are saved through the death and resurrection of Christ. But how is the atonement achieved in these events? This book offers an introduction to the doctrine of the atonement focused on the unity and diversity of the work of Christ. Johnson reorients current patterns of thought concerning Christ's work by giving the reader a unifying vision of the immensely rich and diverse doctrine of the atonement, offering a sampling of its treasures, and cultivating the desire to further understand and apply these riches to everyday life. Where introductions to the atonement typically favor one aspect of the work of Christ, or work with a set number of themes, aspects or theories, this book takes the opposite approach, developing the foundation for the multi-faceted nature of Christ's work within the being of God himself. It offers a grand unifying vision of Christ's manifold work. Specific elaborations of different theories of the atonement, biblical themes, and the work of different theologians find their place within this larger rubric.

An inspiring story of survival and our powerful bond with man's best friend, in the aftermath of the nation's most notorious case of animal cruelty. Animal lovers and sports fans were shocked when the story broke about NFL player Michael Vick's brutal dog fighting operation. But what became of the dozens of dogs who survived? As acclaimed writer Jim Gorant discovered, their story is the truly newsworthy aspect of this case. Expanding on Gorant's Sports Illustrated cover story, The Lost Dogs traces the effort to bring Vick to justice and turns the spotlight on these infamous pit bulls, which were saved from euthanasia by an outpouring of public appeals coupled with a court order that Vick pay nearly a million dollars in "restitution" to the dogs. As an ASPCA-led team evaluated each one, they found a few hardened fighters, but many more lovable, friendly creatures desperate for compassion. In The Lost Dogs, we meet these amazing animals, a number of which are now living in loving homes, while some even work in therapy programs: Johnny Justice participates in Paws for Tales, which lets kids get comfortable with reading aloud by reading to dogs; Leo spends three hours a week with cancer patients and troubled teens. At the heart of the stories are the rescue workers who transformed the pups from victims of animal cruelty into healing caregivers themselves, unleashing priceless hope. Includes an 8-page photo insert. Watch a video

ON THE COVER: Mayor Menchie Abalos